serfage
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There were no lords of manors, no feudalism, no serfage of any kind.
From The Hearts of Men by H. (Harold) Fielding
If we compare the development of serfage in Russia and in Western Europe, we find very many points in common, but in Russia the movement had certain peculiarities.
From Russia by Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace
They are naturally a kind people; but let one example show how serfage can transmute kindness.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 61, November, 1862 by Various
They include also serfage, vassalage, villanage, peonage, and all other forms of compulsory service for the mere benefit or pleasure of others.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Robert Green Ingersoll
The question of villeinage and serfage finds no place in it.
From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by John Richard Green